Edward Weldon

Stewart Iii

Edward Weldon Stewart III son of the late Alta Kretschmar and Edward Weldon Stewart II was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 21, 1946. He departed this life for his Heavenly home at his residence in Lesterville, Missouri, on September 2, 2019, at the age of 72.

On May 15, 1976 in St. Louis, Missouri, Ed was united in marriage to Deborah Schaumann and to this loving union six children were born. He attended the Praise Temple Church in Marquand, Missouri, and Grace Family Outreach Church in Park Hills, Missouri. Ed loved deer hunting and hog hunting. He was a political activist, writing letters to the editor with all his concerns for county and country. Ed loved sharing his faith with anyone that would listen, but his greatest joy was helping and taking care of his children.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Stewart and Alta Kretschmar, and one daughter, Callie Stewart.

Ed is survived by his wife Debby Stewart of Lesterville, Missouri, three sons, Micah Stewart and wife Shannon of Farmington, Missouri, Caleb Stewart and wife Holly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Evan Stewart and wife Paige of St. Charles, Missouri, two daughters, Josie Stewart of Columbia, Missouri, Erika Jones and husband Tim of Farmington, Missouri, eight grandchildren, and two sisters, Linda Taylor and husband Dick of Ballwin, Missouri, Brenda Sumner and husband Joel of Tennessee. Ed will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Graveside Services will be held at Walker Branch Cemetery Thursday, September 5 ^th at 1 PM

A Celebration of Life will follow at McSpadden Funeral Home in Lesterville at 2:30 PM

Officiating: Caleb Stewart

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri